Galmet ColdGal Brushable Paint
The container may bulge or swell due to internal pressure build up. Contents can be expelled when the container is opened.
AUSTRALIAN RECALL CATEGORY
Garden tools and products recalls.
42 archived Australian notices, each linked to its official Product Safety Australia source. The page updates automatically when new notices arrive.
Courant Kalimba arborist rope range
The integrity of the splice construction of the rope may fail under load when used.
Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw – 12” and 14” models
The chain brake may not activate correctly if wood chips or debris accumulate, and the chainsaw is not cleaned and maintained regularly as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Hoselink Wi-Fi Gateway device for Single and Double Outlet Bluetooth Tap timers
Due to a manufacturing fault, the product can short circuit.
Charger for ultra-light cordless leaf blower
The charger does not meet Australian electrical safety requirements as the plug pins are uninsulated and it does not have the required Australian Regulatory Compliance Mark.
STIHL FS 516 C-EM Z Brushcutter
The gear head on affected brushcutters may break if the product is used with a shredder blade. If the gear head breaks the cutting attachment may detach during use.
Hansa C3e Chipper
The blade fastening bolts can fail and the blade may be released from the cutting disc while the product is in use.
Hansa Chippers – C7 and C4 models
The blade fastening bolts can fail and the blade may be released from the cutting disc while the product is in use.
Chervon Australia Pty Ltd - EGO Power+ Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmer
The rear trigger switch can fail to rebound after being pressed, which can cause the hedge trimmer to activate unexpectedly.
Grass catcher for Victa Classic Cut Anniversary Edition lawn mower - updated identifying features
Debris may break through the plastic case of the grass catcher while the mower is being used.
Gardena AquaCount Water-Meter 18350-20
The products were sold without the warning information that is required for products containing button/coin batteries.
HRN216 and HRX217 lawn mowers (all models)
Due to a manufacturing defect, the camshaft decompressor mechanism in the engine can malfunction. In models without an electric starter this excessive force may be required to pull the starter rope to start the engine. In the model with an electric starter the electric starter may fail to start the motor.
AEG 58V 8Ah Ultimate HD Battery # A58BAT18 and the AEG 58V 4Ah Ultimate Battery # A58BAT14
A component in the battery may fail causing the battery to overheat and ignite.
Roundup T Weedkiller Tough
Due to packaging damage, there is a risk that the user may be exposed to the contents of the product.
Roundup P Weedkiller Path
Due to packaging damage, there is a risk that the user may be exposed to the contents of the product.
Roundup F Weedkiller Fast
Due to packaging damage, there is a risk that the user may be exposed to the contents of the product.
STIHL Brushcutters - FS 240 R-Z, FS 240-Z, FS 260 C-E Z, FS 360 C-EM Z and FS 460 C-EM Z
The brushcutter's spark arrestor may not be correctly fastened.
16 Foot (4.9m) Chain Drive Extendable Pole Saw & Pruner Model 9463 and 16 Foot (4.9m) Power Lever Extendable Pole Saw & Pruner Model 9440
The telescoping poles of the Extendable Pole Saw & Pruner can become unsecured and/or separate, causing the poles to come apart, fall down and the saw blade and pruner head to drop.
Richgro Ant Spider and Cockroach Killer Concentrate 250mL & 500mL and Richgro Termite and Ant Killer Concentrate 500mL
The child resistant cap may not be properly tightened, which may mean the lids are loose and may come off if the bottle is picked up by the lid. If the lid comes loose and the secondary seal bursts, there is a risk that the user may come into contact with the contents of the product.
Nyby Galvanised 5L Bucket
The connections of the handle to the bucket are not closed in an arc back to the main handle, resulting in protruding ends.
PolyCut 27-3 - Nylon Cutting Head for STIHL Grass Trimmers and Brush Cutters
The screw connections of the trimmer heads may settle over time due to the plastic relaxing. This may result in the screws coming loose in operation. If the screws become loose, there is the potential for the moving parts to detach and fly off.
Honda HRU Buffalo GXV160 Powered – Walk Behind Lawn Mower MY2018
Due to misalignment in production, the float chamber may not have been installed correctly on the carburettor body. This may result in leakage of fuel during operation, storage or transportation of the mower.
Jet Bandsaw
Saw may not be earthed correctly.
Lawn Mower LC 141Li
When the lawn mower is in use, a short circuit in the electronic system may occur which could be caused by a possibly defective transistor in the motor control. This short circuit leads to the failure of the device and restart attempts will be unsuccessful.
Victa Brand 80V and 82V Cordless Electric Chainsaws
In the event of a kickback, the chain brake guard may fail and allow the chainsaw to continue operating.
Makita ER2600L Line Trimmer
The fuel tank seal & fuel lines may leak petrol.
Makita EM2600U & EM2600L Brushcutters
The fuel tank seal & fuel lines may leak petrol.
Bushranger Edger
Some of the Kawasaki engines fitted to Bushranger edgers may experience a fuel leak from the fuel tank seam.
MS 461 and MS 461-R Chainsaws and GS 461 Concrete Cutter
The fuel suction hose between the fuel tank and the carburetor had, in some units within the affected serial number range, become pinched during assembly at the factory.
14" Metal Cut Off Saw
The power plug does not meet the Australian electrical standard for insulation.
HPA Air Blower 300MM (HPA 300)
There is a risk of the internal switch contacting metal bolt causing a metal plate to become live.
Masport Lawnmowers
If the blade disc system becomes damaged, or is not correctly maintained, the blade disc system can become out of balance, creating excessive vibration which may cause the blade disc to fracture.
ECHO Top Handle Chainsaw
A build up of dust and debris around the engine may result in an extraordinarily high muffler temperature.
Honda Rotary Tiller - FG110K1AT & FG110K1UT
During packaging the control cables may have become "kinked" due to crimping. As a consequence, the controls can bind and stick and the tiller tines may begin spinning as soon as the engine is started, or may not be able to turned off.
RYOBI Petrol Line Trimmer/Brush Cutter and Homelite Petrol Line Trimmer/Brush Cutter
If the nut securing the blade is not properly tightened before use, in accordance with the instructions, the blade may detach.
HSA-65 Cordless Hedge Trimmer
In some cases there may be a malfunction of the electronics. If the malfunction occurs, the engine may operate at a faster speed and/or the blades may continue to move for a short time after the trigger is released. Under certain circumstances, the machine may start to operate when only one trigger switch is pressed.
HSA-85 Cordless Hedge Trimmer
In some cases there may be a malfunction of the electronics. If the malfunction occurs, the engine may operate at a faster speed and/or the blades may continue to move for a short time after the trigger is released. Under certain circumstances, the machine may start to operate when only one trigger switch is pressed.
Ozito Portable Electric Blower
The impeller can break during use and rupture the casing, giving access to live parts and releasing sharp objects at high speed.
Ryobi Cordless Line Trimmer/Brush Cutter
If the nut securing the blade is not tightened correctly before use the blade may detach.
Yates Baythroid Lawn Grub and Garden Insecticide 500mL
When stored lying in their side, some cans in the affected batch may weep very small amounts of product from the lid.
Blitzem! Wasp Killer & Nest Destroyer Aerosol Product
In rare cases, rust and corrosion may affect the bottom of the can, potentially causing the can to suddenly and violently burst.
Toro 2013 TimeMaster 30” and 2013 TurfMaster 30” Power Mowers
The mower spindle on the left side has a washer that can deform and allow the spindle to loosen. If the spindle loosens, the blade on the left side may fracture due to the excessive vibration.